UK sanctions 15 Sudanese commanders over El Fasher atrocities
The UK has imposed travel bans and asset freezes on 15 commanders and officials from both the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces over suspected atrocities, including sexual violence, during the siege and fall of El Fasher. The announcement followed UK-funded research documenting systematic starvation and conflict-related sexual violence; London also pledged €5.7 million (£5 million) for survivors and €11.5 million (£10 million) in humanitarian aid.
Bottom line — The UK’s latest measures bring its Sudan-related sanctions rounds to six, according to the Foreign Office.
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The Foreign Office named RSF colonel Hussein Abu Jalak and Al-Nour Ahmed Adam, known as Al-Qubba, among those sanctioned.
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The New Arab reported that the UN estimated at least 6,000 people were killed by the RSF between 25 and 27 October 2025.
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The New Arab said at least 460 people were massacred at a hospital, where doctors and nurses were taken hostage.
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The Foreign Office said the survivor funding will support sexual and reproductive healthcare, maternal health services, psychosocial support and safe spaces.
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The UK said its additional humanitarian aid will support water, sanitation and essential services around Tawila and in El Obeid.